Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has formally requested the NYPD to maintain a presence on campus until at least May 17, in response to ongoing protests and to prevent the re-establishment of pro-Palestinian encampments. This decision extends the police presence two days beyond the university's commencement ceremony scheduled for May 15. The NYPD, typically not allowed on campus without an invitation, has been asked to help in clearing protesters and ensuring order.
Update: Columbia’s president, Nemat Shafik, has asked the NYPD to retain a presence on campus through at least May 17 — two days after the school's commencement ceremony is set to take place on May 15 More: https://t.co/TwDM073tZD https://t.co/TwDM073tZD
Columbia president asks police to remain on campus until May 17
The NYPD, which is normally barred from the Columbia University campus without an invitation, is asked by Columbia to remain on campus through at least May 17 to prevent re-establishment of pro-Palestinian encampment. https://t.co/wodi85MZQU
BREAKING| Columbia University requests that police maintain a presence on campus through at least May 17 to ensure encampments are not reestablished. https://t.co/ki7JAhKESM
Columbia University has asked the NYPD to "retain a presence on campus through at least May 17" amid ongoing protests on campus. The request came in the letter the university sent to the NYPD on Tuesday night, allowing them to move onto campus grounds. https://t.co/cmiRNqzLcg https://t.co/DA6yqZsYAZ
President of @Columbia Minouche Shafik said in a letter to the NYPD today that the school is requesting the NYPD “retain a presence on camps through MAY 17 to “maintain order and ensure encampments are not reestablished.” https://t.co/ruJ49JHLVu
Columbia President Shafik’s letter to the NYPD tonight. She requests continuing police presence on campus until May 17th. https://t.co/k3vxbse55x
Columbia University President Shafik requests the NYPD to have a presence on campus through at least May 17, according to the letter asking for police help in clearing protesters. https://t.co/LudZ9zN3IM
According to @WKCRFM , President Minouche Shafik is declaring that NYPD will remain on campus until May 17. That is after Columbia graduation.